The postcode CR8 2PB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR8 2PB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR8 2PB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CR8 2PB as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.
The closest road name to CR8 2PB is Sydney Avenue which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Grovelands Road (CR8) and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.31 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station, 339 m away.
The closest primary school to CR8 2PB (for ages 11 and under) is St David's School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of CR8 2PB is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 95.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR8 2PB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Croydon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CR8 2PB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR8 2PB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR8 2PB
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR8 2PB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 483 m | |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 531 m |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 888 m |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Thomas More Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.31 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Woodcote High School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Woodcote Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Laleham Lea School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.5 km | |
| The John Fisher School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.72 km | |
| New Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.01 km |
| Wallington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.16 km | |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2022) | 2.32 km |
| Harris Academy Purley | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (December 8, 2011) | 2.33 km |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 2.4 km |
| Wallington High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 2.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 2PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 6.4 km | |
| Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 6.47 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 6.49 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 6.49 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 6.49 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 6.49 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6.49 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 6.55 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 6.55 km | |
| Selhurst News Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 6.55 km | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 6.77 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 6.77 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 6.77 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 6.77 km | |
| Holly Lodge Children's Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 6.81 km | |
| Surrey Downs Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2022 | 6.84 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 6.86 km | |
| Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 6.87 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6.89 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 6.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 2PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Grovelands Road (CR8) | 81 m | |
| Grovelands Road (CR8) | 181 m | |
| Brighton Road Old Lodge Lane | 302 m | |
| Higher Drive | 309 m | |
| Olden Lane | 351 m | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.31 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.32 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.32 km | |
| Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station | 339 m | |
| Purley Rail Station | 619 m | |
| Purley Rail Station | 631 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.52 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.68 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 19.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 2PB - Data from Dec 2021
| Foxley Wood | 632 m | |
| Copse Hill Spinney | 948 m | |
| Coombes Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Purley Downs | 1.78 km | |
| Scrub Shaw | 1.91 km | |
| Round Shaw | 2.06 km | |
| Stonyfield Shaw | 2.08 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 2.11 km | |
| Bleakfield Shaw | 2.17 km | |
| In Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Little Woodcote Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Haling Grove | 2.48 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Twiners Shaw | 2.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR8 2PB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 95.6 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21.2 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 140.5 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for CR8 2PB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.33374500 |
| Longitude | -0.12068100 |
| OS Easting | 531018 |
| OS Northing | 0161082 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon South |
| Electoral Ward | Purley & Woodcote |
| Local Authority District | Croydon |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Croydon |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Aspirational techies Subgroup: Established tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033272 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 041 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 041E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D2 |